December weather forecast
Saint Francis, KS

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also an icy month in Saint Francis, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°F (-4.4°C) and an average high of 40.6°F (4.8°C).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C), December is the coldest month.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In Saint Francis, in December, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.39" (10mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 14.49" (368mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. In Saint Francis, in December, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow. In Saint Francis, during the entire year, snow falls for 27.5 days and aggregates up to 10.28" (261mm) of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Unlike children, who always need sun protection, most individuals can remain in the sun for up to an hour without getting burnt. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest?

December, having an average high-temperature of 40.6°F (4.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 24.1°F (-4.4°C), is the coldest month in Saint Francis.

Is it cold during December?

In Saint Francis, 40.6°F (4.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 24.1°F (-4.4°C) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in September is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the most humid month?

The months with the highest humidity are January, February and December, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In December, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout December, 0.39" (10mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

How much does it snow in December?

In Saint Francis, in December, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 1.22" (31mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

With an average of 9h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

How many hours of daylight does Saint Francis have in December?

The average day length in December is 9h and 25min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 8:08 am and sunset at 5:32 pm CST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Saint Francis have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.5h.

When is the lowest UV index in Saint Francis?

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Saint Francis?

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average temperature in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average high temperature in December: 40.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 24.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (24.1°F).

Average pressure in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average pressure in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average pressure in December: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.81"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average wind speed in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average wind speed in December: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.9mph).

Average humidity in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average humidity in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average humidity in December: 63%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (63%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and September (50%).

Average rainfall in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average rainfall in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average rainfall days in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average snowfall in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.22"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average snowfall days in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average sunshine days in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average UV index in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average cloud cover in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average cloud cover in December: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in December
Saint Francis, KS

Average visibility in December - Saint Francis, KS
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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